The Language of Physics

A Foundation for University Study

John P. Cullerne and Anton Machacek

A mathematically detailed introduction to physics suitable for mature students or engineering students without physics A-level.

Includes "workshop" questions and solutions.

Provides revision of the necessary mathematical concepts needed for a physical science or engineering degree.

Vital concepts using equations are included in a summary chapter.

Written by John Cullerne, winner of the IOP National Teacher of Physics award 2008.

The Language of Physics

A Foundation for University Study

John P. Cullerne and Anton Machacek

Description

This book introduces physics to a first year undergraduate in the language of mathematics. As such it aims to give a mathematical foundation to the physics taught at school as well as extending it to the skills and disciplines approached during a first degree course in physical science or engineering. It bridges two gaps in modern education - between the level of difficulty between A-level and undergraduate study, and between mathematics and physics. Many of the concepts are revised or introduced in the course of 'workshop' questions which are an integral part of the text. Fully explained solutions to these workshops are given as a substantial appendix to the book. The student will be enabled to study classical mechanics in terms of vector calculus, fields in terms
of line and surface integrals, oscillations and waves in terms of complex exponentials and so on. As far as we are aware, this book is unique in its aim, its content, and its approach.

The Language of Physics

A Foundation for University Study

John P. Cullerne and Anton Machacek

Author Information

The Language of Physics

A Foundation for University Study

John P. Cullerne and Anton Machacek

Reviews and Awards

"The Language of Physics aims to fill the perceived gap in education between pre-university and university studies in the British educational system...The book does contain many very good problems that stress mathematical application, making the work useful as a review or secondary source for US students...Recommended."--Choice